The British Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Dominick Chilcott and his wife, Jane, with Dean Victor Stacey in St Patrick’s Cathedral
St Patrick is a symbol of British and Irish relations, the British Ambassador, Mr Dominick Chilcott, said at the Patronal Eucharist of St Patrick’s Cathedral on St Patrick’s Day. The Ambassador delivered the address at the service and said relations between the two countries were “better than ever” although the sensitive history could not be ignored.
The large congregation was welcomed to the cathedral yesterday morning by the Dean, the Very Revd Victor Stacey, who also welcomed the Ambassador, the Friendly Brothers of St Patrick and visitors from around the world. The service was sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Noting that he was standing where Dean Swift had once stood, Mr Chilcott quoted Queen Elizabeth who spoke on the goal of modern British Irish relations during President Michael D Higgins’ State visit last year: “It is that we who inhabit these islands should live together as neighbours and friends. Respectful of each other’s nationhood, sovereignty and traditions. Co–operating to our mutual benefit. At ease in each other’s company. After so much chequered history, the avoidable and regrettable pain of which is still …read more
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